I didn't realise how apalling the light was! I am photographing it now anyway though, because my mornings and early evenings are currently spent cleaning and treating my burn! Silly sausage. I hung it around the top of my bed. The colours don't really go, but I couldn't care less - it is bright red and has hearts, so I love it. It will make me smile when I wake up in the morning and don't want to go to work!
I also had a delightful moment of happiness yesterday when I received a couple of parcels through the post. On Monday I only owned two crochet hooks - a 4mm and 2.5mm, one of which I half-inched from my mother! So I decided to change that and by Tuesday I had these:
They are colourful! My hook collection just septupled! (If that wasn't a word already, it is now!)
I also wanted some odds and ends to make some little bits and bobs like flowers, little toys or dolls and shapes of various descriptions. So I hit the internet once again and yesterday I got these:
I want to climb into the pile and roll around in it! They are all DK and are crying out to be made into happy little things. I think some little amigurumi dolls might be on the cards. I love the bright colours, and there are loads of little balls so lots of possibilities. It was a little parcel of pure happiness.
Have you had any exciting things through the post lately?
My most exciting postal delivery recently was some little wooden blocks. I am going to cover them and ink them and make gorgeous gifts for people!
ReplyDeleteLove your heart bunting crochet. Seriously cute.
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the hearts are cute!
ReplyDeleteI love getting things in the mail- is so exciting
I went through a bad "ebay addiction" a while ago, where I couldn't stop buying things- it's just so easy............
your wool has made me want to go shopping :)
*not an actual addiction
ReplyDeleteI love your crochet heart garland! I have those crochet hooks but I haven't crocheted for about 6 months, work sure does get in the way of crafting, huh?!
ReplyDeleteI got the best post ever today, my subscription copies of Country Living and Mollie Makes :-)
How cute- just love that red.
ReplyDeleteI have just been painting the summer away.
Annaboo - the blocks sound like they'll make beautiful little presents. I shall look out for the results :)
ReplyDeleteG4C - that's good that it wasn't an actual addiction! I love bright coloured wool, there's something so happy about it. There's so much of it on ebay too, I can understand how it's easy to get drawn back to it time and again.
Kirst - I WANT Mollie Makes. I must have it. I will have to hunt it down or possibly subscribe, it looks so awesome. Also, work stops me doing so many things I want to do. I basically would rather be doing anything than being at work. It massively sucks right now!
Erika - It's a great bright red, really happy. Painting sounds good too, very relaxing. :)
little parcels that boost our creative juices are so fun! i have stamps that are itching to be inked. lol
ReplyDeletehave you ever used bamboo hooks? that's what i use, except for the tiny ones.
ouch, you must be in a great deal of pain- you poor thing.
ReplyDeleteI love the heart bunting, and the hooks 9 I have the same ones). I also want Mollies Makes, like you I will probably have to subscribe, because I can't seem to find it anywhere. x Jo
Monica - I haven't used bamboo hooks, I don't really know much about the differences between different hook materials. Are they easier or more comfortable to use? Do they give a different finish?
ReplyDeleteJo - Thank you for the sympathy! My workmates have been making gaspy noises and pointing at it all week! Mollies Makes looks so good. I need to make a concerted effort to locate the current issue, I don't want to miss out! x
Ouch to your sunburn..hope its feeling a bit better, Mollie Makes..I managed to hunt one down in Asda, didn't even realise they sold it there which is maybe why they still had some :)
ReplyDeletehappy crocheting x x x x
I love the hearts garland, it makes me want to give crochet a try! (there are so many crafts...so little time!) one day I'll get around to it, hopefully with more success than my knitting fad, which ended abruptly when I was heavily pregnant and trying to do something relaxing!! (it was not relaxing, slippery needles and merino wool and no patience...waah!
ReplyDeleteJane - that's helpful, thank you - we have a big Asda in here so if I can't find it in town I shall head out there! My sunburn is actually feeling a lot better than it was on Monday, thanks to a lot of Aloe Vera, a helpful OH and very kind workmate who didn't mind putting the gel on for me!
ReplyDeleteDotty - crochet is so much fun. I really enjoy it. I'm still pretty new to it really, haven't made many things before but I am stepping up production! Your knitting story made me laugh, I am a very impatient person 90% of the time so I can imagine it must have been frustrating! I hope the wool and needles didn't hit the wall too hard! :D
ooh i would be excited too at all those crochet hooks, i love knitting and crochet! i love your crocheted hanging on the bed <3 x
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Rosie - thank you! I love my crochet hooks. There are so many of them!
ReplyDeleteUhooi - thank you!
That heart bunting is so pretty! Mollie makes is necessary, they have a super offer on where you get 3 issues for £5 http://www.magazine-group.co.uk/magazine/hobbies-leisure/crafts/mollie-makes. Where did you get the crochet hooks from if you don't mind me asking? xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Helen, that's a fab offer. I got my hands on issue 3 (I think it is, with the felt rings) and I believe I will be needing not to miss any from now on!
ReplyDeleteI got the hooks from a seller called craft*which on ebay. I really like them, and they came pretty quick too which is a great thing for an impatient person like me! x